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USDA official says farmers markets bring communities together in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A U.S. Department of Agriculture official is highlighting the importance of farmers markets in Illinois. The USDA reports there are 290 certified farmers markets in Illinois, from Carbondale to Bloomington to the Chicago area. USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt said farmers markets play a vital role in providing access to fresh, locally grown produce and other agricultural products while supporting the health and well-being of...
Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, federal food safety officials announced Thursday, and the overall number of people sickened rose to 43. The additional death happened in Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release Thursday. The other two deaths were in New Jersey and Illinois. The CDC also said nine more cases were reported since a July 31 release about the outbreak, which started in late May. Boar’s Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats on July 30, expanding an initial recall on July 25 after a liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria. The CDC said Thursday that a New York health officials tested a liverwurst sample and confirmed the same strain of listeria. The recall includes more than 70 products — including liverwurst, ham, beef salami and bologna — made at the company’s plant in Jarratt, Virginia.
IL STATE FAIR AGRICULTURAL DAY TOMORROW
(SPRINGFIELD) A number of agricultural groups will be represented tomorrow at the State Fair during Agriculture Day, including the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Pork Producers, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Specialy Growers Association, and others, all of which will share information on current ag policies and concerns of the farming community in Illinois. Livestock exhibitors, youth in agriculture participants, and statewide farmers will also be on the hand to celebrate the state’s number one industry. Illinois’ agricultural output generates more than $51 billion every year to the state’s economy, including over $19 billion from agricultural commodities and billions more from related industries. Illinois is the top soybean producing state in America and the second largest producer of corn.
Illinois quick hits: Abandoned mine public comments; State Fair ribbon cut
Abandoned mine public comments The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment regarding abandoned mine lands reclamation projects. The state’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was awarded $75 million for land and water reclamation work at 55 abandoned mine sites throughout Illinois. States may use the federal grants to address coal abandoned mine...
Butter believe it: Illinois State Fair kicked off with unveiling of 800 pound butter cow
Governor Pritzker, First Lady MK Pritzker, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton presided Wednesday, a day ahead of the Illinois State Fair’s opening day, over the unveiling of this year’s butter sculpture. It’s the 103rd butter cow.
Illinois, Indiana Hit by 32 Tornadoes in July 15 Derecho
Chicago, IL – A historic storm on July 15 brought 32 tornadoes to Illinois and Indiana, marking the most significant severe weather event recorded in the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the tornado count after extensive post-survey work. According to the NWS Chicago, the derecho was responsible...
New IHSA rule limits baseball, softball players’ participation in All-Star games
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The IHSA bylaws now limit high school baseball and softball players from playing in state All-Star games. The rule states that high school athletes can compete after their senior season ends. Previously, the rule only impacted high school athletes in football, basketball and volleyball. However, the change on July 1st now includes […]
Instead of competing for land, some farmers and solar developers want to work side by side
Matt Riggs’ family has been farming in Urbana since 1874. But his parents had to work second jobs to cushion themselves from the volatile corn and soybean markets that dominate Illinois’ agricultural sector. It quickly became clear that Riggs would also need to find another income stream if he wanted to keep the farm. He expects to lose $200 to $300 on each acre of corn this year, but a craft brewery he and his brother started is keeping the family farm afloat. ...
Illinois State Police investigates officer involved shooting in deep Southern Illinois
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has been requested by the US Marshals Service to investigate an officer involved shooting. State Police report on Tuesday night deputies with the Marshals Service and an officer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources were attempting to serve an arrest warrant issued from Indiana on 40-year-old Floyd D. Caudill of Oakland City, Indiana. Caudill was tracked to the Lake Glendale Campground in Golconda. After verbal contact, Caudill refused to exit his tent. A shot was fired from within the tent and a deputy marshal returned fire. Caudill was subsequently located deceased in the tent.
DSD tapped to develop 1.54-MW solar portfolio for Illinois parks
DSD Renewables (DSD) has partnered with General Energy Corporation to deploy a 1.54-MW portfolio of rooftop solar projects across three park districts in Illinois. The installations, located in Elmhurst, Sycamore, and Urbana, are estimated to generate approximately 1.8 GWh of solar energy each year that can be used to power operations and reduce carbon footprint.
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